GEO 131 Chapter Notes -Pleistocene, Soil Horizon, Evapotranspiration
5 Sep 2013
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Is concerned with the rapidly increasing human population, the use and abuse of resources, damage caused by pollution and disturbance, and the endangerment and extinction of species and natural ecosystems. Ecology -> the study of the interrelationships of organisms and their environment. Geography -> the study of the natural features of earths surface, including climate, topography, soil, and vegetation, as well as intersections with the human economy. Environmental ecology: the ecological effects of pollution and disturbance. Ecologists: are the specialists who study relationships among organisms and their environment. Environmental scientists: generalists who use science-related knowledge relevant t environmental quality; air or water chemistry, climate modeling, or ecological effects of pollution. Closest 3rd planet to the sun, orbiting that medium-sized star energy every 365 days. About 70% of its surface is covered with liquid water & remaining is terrestrial area of exposed land & rocks (vegetation) Beginning of life occurred 3. 5 billion years ago.
